[6] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

Bell settled in an area known as Bluff Creek Valley, southwest of the present town.

Local cowboy Jack Mackey suggested that the community be named in honor of John N. Winters, a rancher and land agent.

It became famous for a traveling brass band that was organized by Charles Tipton Grant in 1901.

Today, the city serves as a commercial and distribution center for a large agricultural and ranching area.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,345 people, 854 households, and 610 families residing in the city.

Hale Museum, housed in the former clinic of a prominent local optometrist, features exhibits of area history, photographs, and documents.

W. Lee Colburn Park is located 7 miles (11 km) east of Winters, adjacent to Elm Creek Reservoir.

Every year, on the 1st Saturday of September, Winters celebrates the opening of dove hunting season with "Dovefest".

people come from all over to hunt, listen to live music, or attend the gun show.